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- Ashley S.
- Friday, August 05, 2022
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Here at Richland Library we are committed to fostering an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects our differences and unique learning styles. Each month a blog post will go live that showcases forthcoming diverse youth titles that have been purchased by the library. From differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability and more, these titles are great reads for the entire family.
Be sure to check out the 5 titles that I'm most excited for in the slideshow below as well as the curated list of releases at the bottom of this post.
Enjoy!
This is Why They Hate Us
Published in 2022
Seventeen-year-old Enrique "Quique" Luna decides to get over his crush on Saleem Kanazi before the end of summer by pursuing other romantic prospects, but he ends up discovering heartfelt truths about friendship, family, and himself.
Brand-new Bubbe
Published in 2022
Jillian does not want another grandmother, after all she already has a Noni and a Gram, so when her mother marries Michael she is distinctly cool to her new bubbe--but her mother convinces her to give Bubbe a chance, and Jillian and all her grandmothers come together over a bowl of soup. Includes recipes for Matzo Ball Soup, Italian Wedding Soup, and Gazpacho.
Isaiah Dunn Saves the Day
Published in 2022
Now in middle school, Isaiah Dunn participates in a mentoring program, but he has a hunch that his mentee--a troublemaking third-grader name Kobe--has a secret and Isaiah is determined to get to the bottom of it.
Aven Green Music Machine
Published in 2022
Eight-year-old Aven Green is despondent when she does not master the piano in one day, but with new inspiration from guitarist Mr. Tom, who is armless like her, along with a special gift from her great-grandma, Aven learns she does not need to be perfectto perform.
Stand Up!
Ten Mighty Women Who Made a Change
Published in 2022
"Biographical collection of ten female figures who changed the world by standing up for what's right and offering an inspirational call to action, reminding everyone that they can be forces for change when they stand up!"-- Provided by publisher.
Keepunumuk
WeeAachumun's Thanksgiving Story
Published in 2022
Wampanoag children listen as their grandmother tells them the story about how WeeAachumun (the wise Corn) asked local Native Americans to show the newcomers how to grow food to yield a good harvest--Keepunumuk--in 1621.
Abuelita and I Make Flan
Published in 2022
Anita helps her grandmother make flan for her grandfather's birthday.
Black Boy, Black Boy
Published in 2022
Illustrations and rhyming text encourage Black boys to learn about the accomplishments of famous men in Black history and then forge their own paths.
The Undead Truth of Us
Published in 2022
After her mother's sudden death, sixteen-year-old dancer Zharie Young begins seeing zombies, and when she meets an undead boy, he helps her understand how love can change someone--for good or for dead.
The Drowned Woods
Published in 2022
"Mer, the last living water diviner in the isles of Wales, seeks revenge against the prince who used her powers for his own evil ends"-- Provided by publisher.
Hummingbird
Published in 2022
When twelve-year-old Olive, who suffers from brittle bone disease and has been homeschooled all her life, finally attends school in person she soon discovers fitting in is not that easy, but if she can find the magical wish-granting hummingbird that supposedly lives nearby, and prove herself worthy, maybe her deepest wish will be granted.
Paola Santiago and the Sanctuary of Shadows
Published in 2022
"Thirteen-year-old Paola Santiago must return to the void to rescue her best friend Dante and face her biggest foe yet : El Cucuy, the lord of nightmares"-- Provided by publisher.
How You Grow Wings
Published in 2022
Sisters Cheta and Zam's paths to break free of their oppressive home diverge wildly--one moves into an aunt's luxurious home and the other struggles to survive on her wits alone--and when they finally reunite, Zam realizes how far Cheta has fallen, leaving Cheta's fate in Zam's hands.
What's Coming to Me
Published in 2022
After the ice cream stand where she works is robbed, seventeen-year-old Minerva Gutiaerrez plans to get revenge on her predatory boss while navigating grief, anger, and dreams of escape from her dead-end hometown.
A Girl's Guide to Love & Magic
Published in 2022
Fifteen-year-old Haitian American Cicely is excited to celebrate the West Indian Day Parade with her aunt, and voodoo dabbler, Mimose, but when Mimose's dabbling goes awry and she becomes possessed by a spirit, Cicely, Renee, and Kwame, her crush, must find a way to set things right.
Blood Like Fate
Published in 2022
While struggling with her new role as Matriarch, Voya has a vision of a terrifying, deadly future, and with a newfound sense of purpose, she vows to do whatever it takes to bring her shattered community together and prevent the destruction of them all.
Those Summer Nights
Published in 2022
After recovering from a soccer injury that ended her Olympic dreams and still grieving the death of her beloved grandmother, seventeen-year-old Hannah Klein must navigate a new summer job working with her ex-best friend, her younger brother, and her brother's suddenly-attractive best friend.
If Your Babysitter is a Bruja
Published in 2022
"If you get a new babysitter, and it's almost Halloween, be wary...for she might just be a bruja!"-- Provided by publisher.
To Change a Planet
Published in 2022
"Even though the Earth seems big and unchangeable, humans have altered its climate, creating consequences for all life. By working together, humans can save the planet, and ourselves"-- Provided by publisher.
The Case of the Missing Bicycles
The Case of the Missing Bicycles
Published in 2022
When bicycles go missing at Fairville Elementary School, it is up to nine-year-old Kim Webster to listen to witnesses and evidence presented by her friends and settle the case in her treehouse court.
The Show Must Go on
Published in 2022
While eleven-year-old June is preparing for the school musical, her secret blog containing her innermost thoughts is released to the whole school, forcing her to deal with consequences of her dishonesty.